King James Version
Proverbs 11:10 in the King James Version says “When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.”
Proverbs 11:10 · KJV
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void: Heb. destitute of heart
KJV Study — Public Domain
“When it goeth well”
H2898good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare
“perish”
H6properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
“there is shouting”
H7440properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e., shout (of joy or grief)
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